Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel-Aati hosted a high-level roundtable on early recovery in the Gaza Strip at the Egyptian Mission to the United Nations in New York. The meeting, titled "From Sharm El-Sheikh to the Second Phase: Consolidating Peace and Early Recovery," brought together international partners to discuss the situation in Gaza. The roundtable was co-chaired by Egypt, Germany, France, and the European Commission.
The meeting addressed the tragic situation in Gaza and ways to ensure the safe, sustainable, and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and relief. Participants also discussed the need to accelerate early recovery and reconstruction efforts to provide dignified living conditions for the Palestinian people. Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Nader Zaki stated that the meeting aimed to mobilize international efforts to support Gaza.
Minister Abdel-Aati emphasized that the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit was a crucial step in mobilizing regional and international efforts to end the war in Gaza and support the path to peace and stability. He stressed the importance of implementing the US President's comprehensive plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Abdel-Aati also highlighted the need for all parties, including Israel, to respect their commitments.
The minister underscored the importance of transitioning from emergency humanitarian response to early recovery and reconstruction. He noted that this is a commitment that cannot be delayed. Abdel-Aati explained that the priority is to ensure the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and remove Israeli obstacles to aid delivery. He also emphasized the need to support Palestinian national institutions and preserve the unity of Gaza and the West Bank.
Minister Abdel-Aati reiterated Egypt's commitment to continuing its efforts with regional and international partners to consolidate the ceasefire, advance the implementation of the comprehensive plan, and ensure sustained humanitarian access. He also emphasized the importance of rejecting any population displacement and supporting the recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
The roundtable discussion highlighted the importance of coordinating between UN agencies, the Peace Council, Palestinian institutions, and regional and international partners to meet the aspirations of the Palestinian people. Participants also emphasized the need to support Palestinian national capacities and preserve the unity of Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
Egypt's efforts to support Gaza were reaffirmed, with the country pledging to continue working with its partners to support the recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. The high-level roundtable concluded with a renewed commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and promoting peace and stability in the region.
Key points
- Egypt hosted a high-level roundtable on early recovery in Gaza, co-chaired with Germany, France, and the European Commission.
- The meeting emphasized the need to accelerate early recovery and reconstruction efforts in Gaza to provide dignified living conditions for the Palestinian people.
- Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its efforts with regional and international partners to support the recovery and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
